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Garden Notes: July 24, 2024
STOCKBRIDGE – Berkshire Botanical Garden presents the following upcoming programs. Music Mondays: July 29, Brother Sal Blues Band. Performances run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Food trucks will be available at selected performances. Cost is $15 members, $20 nonmembers; Wednesday, July 31, 10 a.m. to noon, “The Magic of Origami.” Learn one of the greatest origami projects of all time, a “new” classic: the Butterfly Ball. Easy to fold, slightly challenging to assemble, it looks great all by itself, but when you toss it in the air, 12 paper butterflies float to the ground. For adults and children ages 12 and older. Cost: $40 members, $60 nonmembers. To register or for more information, visit www.berkshirebotanical.org. Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at 5 West Stockbridge Road.
Witch Slapped's 3rd Annual Meet and Greet
It’s that time again! Witch Slapped will be hosting their THIRD ANNUAL Meet N Greet! On Saturday, July 27th from 6-9 pm, the publice is invited to come by and meet fellow coven members, enjoy some yummy food, create magick in the workshop and more. This event is FREE and open to all ages.
EPA pushes back on key GE-proposed Housatonic Rest of River remediation plans, files fact sheet covering airborne PCBs
Following General Electric Company’s (GE) roll out of two key proposals in its Housatonic Rest of River remediation proposal—Quality of Life Compliance Plan and Updated Project Operations Plan—the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) replied July 22 with its conditional approval that included a push for more specificity in mitigation measures, qualitative standards, public-road provisions, sampling work, and decontamination and monitoring protocols. These EPA revisions are due to be incorporated by GE into the articles no later than November 22, with a public input period to follow.
PIttsfield 16s Fall in Babe Ruth Regional Final
AUGUSTA, Maine -- The Norwalk, Conn., Babe Ruth 16-year-old All-Stars Tuesday beat Pittsfield, 2-0, in the championship game of the New England Regional. It marked the second shutout loss to the Connecticut State Champions in three days for Pittsfield. But it was a very different game this time around. On...
Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
Shoplifter's Accomplice Threatens Bystanders With Knife Outside Putnam Walmart, Police Say
In Windham County, Contessa Vayo, age 34, of Brooklyn, was arrested on suspicion of threatening and related charges outside the Putnam Walmart on School Street on Friday afternoon, July 29. Connecticut State Police said it was around 2:30 p.m. when a man pushed a cart full of merchandise out of...
GoFundMe started for family of child who died at Benedict Pond
Pittsfield and Great Barrington — A GoFundMe campaign has been started for the family of EarlGiver Essien. On July 17, the 13-year-old was found unresponsive at Benedict Pond and, while lifesaving efforts including CPR were performed by several bystanders and doctors at Fairview Hospital, the child was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Rower with Old Lyme roots to compete in his second Olympics
OLD LYME, Conn. (WTNH) — Brian Corrigan knew his son Liam had something special on the water when he was just a high school freshman. “Early on they recognized he can row well and he’s powerful … and I’ll credit the coaches here,” Brian Corrigan said. Something special is happening in these waters at the […]
East Haven police ask public’s help identifying suspect in bank robbery
EAST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — East Haven police are seeking the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of robbing a Citizens Bank Tuesday morning. Police said the suspect entered the bank at 263 Hemingway Ave. around 10:34 a.m. Inside, he handed a note to the teller implying he had a weapon. He obtained an undisclosed […]
Longtime volunteer priced out of Kent housing market
Louis Dingee spends a lot of time on the road. He regularly drives two hours round-trip from his home in Torrington to Kent, where he volunteers with the Kent Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD). Louis has been with KVFD since age 14, when he participated in the junior members program after...
Mohegan Sun Wins National Awards For Dining and Entertainment
It really surprises me when I meet someone from Connecticut that has never been to Mohegan Sun or Foxwoods. I understand that some still have the notion that these incredible destinations are nothing but beautifully designed slot machines that vacuum all of your spending money away, but they're so much more than just casinos.
Police identify 4th person killed in Waterbury crash
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) - Police identified all four people killed in a fiery crash in Waterbury last week. The fourth victim was identified on Tuesday as 28-year-old Lawrence Jackson of Waterbury. Mark Sousa, 44, of Waterbury, was the sole occupant of a Lexus GS300. In the other vehicle, an Audi...
Glastonbury town councilors condemn online threats directed toward high schoolers
Condemning hate in the Town of Glastonbury. During Tuesday’s regular meeting, town councilors responded to community concerns over social media threats at the high school. “Today, I, a tax-paying Glastonbury High School graduate and potential homebuyer, was told from the comfort of my home that I am unwelcome here.”
New Haven man's ‘sudden death' is a homicide: police
A man's "sudden death" in New Haven on Friday is now being investigated as a homicide. Officers responded to Hemingway Street near Eastern Street around 7:10 a.m. for a report of a man face down in the stream. Emergency crews arrived and the man was declared dead. He was later...
Vote on the Official North Branford Town Flag at the POCO Fest Aug. 2 - 4
The North Branford Town Council has approved three designs from which the public can choose and vote for the official flag of the Town of North Branford. The three designs each have the approved town emblem in the center, one with a purple background, one with a blue background, and one with a red, white, and blue background.
All Things Killingworth Town Picnic October 5th
(July 23, 2024) — The community is invited to the All Things Killingworth Town Picnic, which will take place on October 5, 2024 with the first band starting at 2:00 p.m. at Deer Lake in Killingworth. This event promises a full day of fun, food and festivities for all ages, designed to bring together the residents of Killingworth in a celebration of community spirit.
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